Do Opposites Attract?

He is a saver. I like a nice handbag. And shoes. And a new lamp. Maybe a cute new area rug. And I give to charity. A lot.

He leans right. I lean…no I am…left.

He is a night owl. He married an early bird.

He is a bicyclist. I am a runner.

He is Carthartts. I am Nordstrom.

He is hostels. I am a private shower kind of gal.

He is Game Of Thrones. I am Kimmy Schmidt.

He is going out. I am staying home.

He likes to just drop by. I like to make plans weeks in advance.

He is New England. I am Midwestern.

He is always late. I am always early.

He is Liberal Arts and Ivy League. I am night school and State school.

He is depth charge. I am au lait(skim).

He is naked. I am sleepinallthefleece.

He is Dave Matthews. I am SO.NOT.

He is Valdez. I am Paris.

He is lacrosse. I am golf.

He is racquetball. I am tennis.

He is “pure” – (his word). I am tattoos and piercings.

He is a scuba diver. I like to hang on the beach.

He likes dirt. I like soap.

He is milk. I am dark. (chocolate of course)

Yet, we have made a life together. 17 years ago we met on an airplane heading to Bangkok. His first line to me was “I went to Middlebury.” And my response was “Where?” And we laughed and talked for the 20 hour flight. He’s educated me on Middlebury. I’ve moved him to the Midwest.

I will not say that our life is one of compromise, but it is one of deep understanding and appreciation of what the other likes. And yes, sometimes I motorcycle..and yes he had to stay in a hotel in Paris…with a private shower. And he steals my dark chocolate while I sneak sips of his depth charge.

I think the key to our 17 years together and our 13 years of marriage(TODAY) is our willingness to try new things for each other, while buying beer for a spouse and falling in love with a nose piercing. And maybe sitting through a Dave Matthew’s concert.

You have to celebrate, appreciate and understand someone’s past before you can build a common future together.

About Tracy

My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned freelance writer, social media manager, world traveler, and marathon runner. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com

I love this because it is so true, actually I could add a few others, however thought better of it:). It certainly seems to be working for the two of you and that is what matters. Take care of each other, always. Happy anniversary and love from us, mom

i love everything about this! Happy anniversary!
I am *so* with you on most of those things – but I am a sucker for Colorado, even if it means being on a bike… I hope you drove the Million Dollar Highway! xoxKerstin recently posted..Core Values

What a clever way to describe your differences but your deep connection. Congrats on 17 years total! That’s MAJOR!Nina recently posted..False Sense of Control

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Hi and welcome to Sellabit Mum. My name is Tracy Morrison and I live in sunny Minnesota. I'm neither British nor a nun - I'm just a Midwesterner with a headache. This is mainly a humor and lifestyle blog that documents the lighter side of parenting three girls. I run marathons and love to talk about fitness. We also love to travel and model social good with our family. I am an ex-corporate ladder climber turned writer, social media maven(not really) and ruler of my own little universe(very small). Aren't we all. I would love for you to contact me at tracy@sellabitmum.com